Israeli Woman Describes Journey From Criticizing Settlers To Becoming One
An Israeli woman talks about the surprising journey her life took after being raised in a secular, mainstream Jewish family.
Middle East
Clinton Takes On Cruz And Trump Foreign Policy
Speaking at Stanford University, Clinton argued Republicans' approach to fighting ISIS "make America less safe and the world more dangerous."
Squeezed At Its Base, ISIS Grows More Dangerous Elsewhere
The Islamic State has been steadily losing ground in its self-described caliphate of Syria and Iraq. But it is becoming more potent with its terror attacks in Europe and North Africa.
Once Again, Travel Is The Target — Can Airlines Keep Bouncing Back?
Airline officials say travelers get attacked because aviation "brings the world together and fosters greater understanding." They predict that after a period of disruption, air travel will rebound.
A Palestinian Takes A Different Road In His Fight
Bassam Aramin grew up hating Israel and spent years in prison. Yet he's now a voice for peace, a position that did not change even when his daughter was killed by Israeli police.
Bahraini Activist Urges U.S. To Pay Attention To Country's Rights Abuses
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Maryam al-Khawaja, a human rights activist from Bahrain. Last week, al-Khawaja's sister was arrested for what Maryam calls "exercising her right to free expression."
What Happens When You Empathize With The Enemy
This week on Hidden Brain, the stories of two men who showed empathy for the other side and found themselves labeled "enemy" by their own people.
The Moment When An Israeli Soldier Saw Himself Through A Palestinian Child's Eyes
A young Israeli grew up on stories of the Holocaust, determined to enter Israel's army and not let Jews be victims again. But his encounter with a small Palestinian girl would change his outlook.
Why Europe Needs Turkey ... And Turkey Needs Europe
The migrant crisis is the latest example of the fraught, tangled relationship. Europe wants Turkey as a buffer that blocks spillover from Middle East chaos. Turkey wants access to Europe's markets.
EU Migrant Deal: Turkey To Start Denying Asylum Granted Elsewhere
Turkey and the European Union struck a deal intended to halt the uncontrolled influx of asylum seekers to Europe. NPR's Lauren Frayer explains how the agreement aims to level out the "irregular" flow.